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Nylon 6 sheet (PA6E) is a durable engineering plastic with strength, stiffness, and wear resistance. Ideal for precision parts like gears, bearings, and wear pads. Available in natural and black.

Key Features and Benefits

Food-Safe Compliance: Compliant with food safety agency (FSA) standards and European Union (EU) regulations, suitable for food-related applications.
Electrical Insulation: Nylon 6 sheets provide excellent electrical insulation properties, making them ideal for electrical engineering applications requiring resistance to electrical currents.
Good Wearing Properties: Nylon 6 is known for its high durability and wear resistance, making it ideal for components subjected to friction and mechanical stress, such as gears and bearings.
Low Coefficient of Friction: With a low coefficient of friction, Nylon 6 sheets help reduce wear and tear in moving parts, enhancing the efficiency and lifespan of mechanical systems.

Typical Applications

Wear Plates: An excellent choice for wear plates, Nylon 6 provides superior durability in applications subject to constant friction and abrasion, reducing wear on other components.
Machined Parts: Nylon 6 sheets are widely used for custom machined parts. Its good machinability and versatility make it perfect for precision components in industries like automotive, aerospace, and food processing.

Colour Range and Applications

Natural Nylon 6 Extruded Sheet: Offers excellent strength and wear resistance for general engineering and industrial uses. Ideal for food processing, automotive parts, and general mechanical components.
Black Nylon 6 Extruded Sheet: Enhanced UV resistance, making it suitable for outdoor applications and environments with high exposure to sunlight. It is commonly used in automotive and industrial applications where enhanced resistance to environmental stress is required.

Difficult to Machine

While Nylon 6 is a versatile material, it can be difficult to machine compared to other materials. Its hardness requires precision tools and careful handling to ensure smooth and accurate cuts

Can Stress Crack

Nylon 6 can be prone to stress cracking under certain conditions, especially when exposed to high levels of mechanical stress or aggressive chemicals over time.

High Moisture Absorption

Nylon 6 has a high moisture absorption rate, which can affect its dimensional stability and mechanical properties in humid environments. This should be considered when using it in applications where moisture exposure is expected.

Manufacturing Process - Extrusion

Nylon 6 Extruded sheets are produced through an extrusion process, where raw polyamide 6 is melted and continuously shaped into sheets. This method ensures:

Consistent thickness
Smooth surface finish
High dimensional stability

The extrusion process results in a material with reduced internal stress, excellent toughness, and superior machinability, making it ideal for precision engineering applications.

Cut to Size Bespoke Fabrication Services

Our cut to size service allows Acetal copolymer rods to be purchased in exact dimensions, avoiding the need to buy full, manufactured sheet sizes.

Bespoke Fabrication Services Include:

CNC Laser Cutting: For precise and intricate designs.
CNC Routing: Suitable for complex shapes and large-scale projects.
Engraving: Perfect for personalised or technical detailing.
Additional Finishing Options: Drilled holes, rounded corners, and edge polishing for a professional finish.

Sustainability and Recycling

Nylon 6 extruded sheet can only be recycled through specialised processes. However, its durability and longevity makes it reduce the need for frequent replacement, making it a more sustainable choice in long-term applications.

Minimum panel size

100mm x 100mm

Maximum panel size

- 1000mm x 1000mm (1-6mm Gauges)
- 1000mm x 610mm (8-50mm Gauges)

Specific gravity

1.14 g/cm³

Water absorption till saturation 23°C

Maximum service temp. Upper temp limit - Long term

70°C

Tensile strength

80 MPa

Fire performance

HB UL 94 (3mm thickness)

Data sheets

Nylon 6 Extruded

Colour availability & light transmission

Key

Standard

Non-standard

Not available

Out of stock

Limited stock

	1mm (LT)	2mm (LT)	3mm (LT)	4mm (LT)	5mm (LT)	6mm (LT)	8mm (LT)	10mm (LT)	12mm (LT)	15mm (LT)	20mm (LT)	25mm (LT)	30mm (LT)	40mm (LT)	50mm (LT)
Black
Natural

We provide a fast delivery service throughout the UK using recognised Couriers such as Royal Mail, DHL, and Parcel Force.

Delivery prices are calculated based on the length of the longest side of the material ordered i.e. the delivery price of a panel measuring 1500mm x 1000mm would be based on the 1500mm dimension. Only one delivery charge is charged per order regardless of how many items are ordered.

UK Delivery costs

Longest side	Standard Delivery	Express Delivery	Order value for FREE delivery
Samples (100mm x 100mm)	£2.95	£9.95	£250
Less than 500mm	£6.95	£12.95	£250
500mm to 999mm	£9.95	£19.95	£250
1000mm to 1999mm	£14.95	£24.95	£250
2000mm or greater	£19.95	£29.95	£250

Standard delivery for all accessories is £7.95, or £12.95 for Express delivery.

All prices listed include VAT.

Delivery Times

Our guidelines for delivery times are listed below:

Standard delivery (3-5 working days)
Express delivery (2-3 working days)

Express Delivery

If you require faster delivery you may wish to consider choosing our Express Delivery option at the checkout. Express Delivery orders are prioritised over standard orders and delivered using a recognised nationwide courier.

Next Day Delivery

Next Day delivery is not available via our website due to the volume and bespoke nature of orders we receive on a daily basis. However, if you need to place an order and require Next Day delivery please contact us – we will make every effort to meet your requirements and deadlines.

European/EU Delivery

We have temporarily disabled European delivery for orders placed through our website whilst we make changes to ensure that the correct rate of EU VAT is being charged. Our team can however manually process orders so please contact us if you require delivery to the European Union.

Remote Areas

Due to the nature of the ”made to measure” products we supply, we provide delivery prices at a standard rate and reserve the right to cancel an order should it become economically unviable to fulfill the order. In these extremely rare circumstances, the customer will be contacted first to discuss alternative options.

When delivering to some locations we can incur increased Courier delivery costs. Should delivery be required to one of the locations listed below a remote area supplement will be automatically added to the price of delivery during the checkout process.

Longest side	Remote area supplement
Samples (100mm x 100mm)	£0.00
Less than 500mm	£0.00
500mm to 1499mm	£10.00
1500mm to 2499mm	£15.00
2500mm or greater	£20.00

All prices listed include VAT.

Examples of delivery locations which may incur a remote area supplement are:

Channel Islands
Isle of Man
Isles of Scilly
Isle of Wight
Scottish Islands
Scottish Highlands
Remote areas of Scotland
Northern Ireland

If you require delivery to one of these areas please get in touch to discuss your order.

Third-Party Deliveries

Some products are dispatched directly from the manufacturer and delivered by a third-party courier. If applicable, this is clearly stated on each Product page under the 'Delivery' tab/section.

Can I collect my order from Simply Plastics?

Yes, of course. Orders can be collected from our premises in Colchester, Essex. At the final stage of the checkout process there is a delivery option labelled "Collection/pickup" which is free. Once your order is complete, you will be notified by email along with our address and collection times.

I need my order urgently, can I pay for faster shipping?

Yes. We offer an express delivery service which aims to deliver all orders in 1-3 working days. Orders are delivered by a recognised courier company and may require a signature on delivery.

Do you have a minimum order charge or small order fee?

This is a question we are asked fairly regularly due to the previlance of either a minimum order charge or small order fee within the industry.

At Simply Plastics our approach has always been to treat all orders equally, small or large. We want all customers, new and existing, to be able to place orders with us confident that they are only paying for the products and materials that they require. We therefore do not have a minimum order charge or small order fee.

Is Nylon 6 Cast and Extruded waterproof?

Nylon 6 (both cast and extruded) is not fully waterproof. It is water-resistant, but absorbs moisture over time.

What is the difference between Cast and Extruded Nylon 6?

The main difference lies in how the material is manufactured. Nylon 6 Cast is stronger, tougher and has better wear resistance, whereas Nylon 6 Extruded is softer, easier to machine and more flexible.